Canada

CIPO announced that, effective January 13, 2014 the Office has updated its trade-marks collection according to the amendments implemented by the WIPO through its latest 7th version. The Vienna Classification is an international standard administered by the World Intellectual Property Office to classify the figurative elements of trade-marks. Its structure represents a hierarchical system that will divide […]

CIPO announced that, effective January 13, 2014 the Office has updated its trade-marks collection according to the amendments implemented by the WIPO through its latest 7th version. The Vienna Classification is an international standard administered by the World Intellectual Property Office to classify the figurative elements of trade-marks. Its structure represents a hierarchical system that will divide […]

In the next few weeks, a brand new Trade-marks e-Filing system will be launched. In order to ensure a smooth transition to the new system, please be aware of the following two activities. Registering an Industry Canada Profile As a first-time user of the new e-service, the system will request that you set up an […]

In the next few weeks, a brand new Trade-marks e-Filing system will be launched. In order to ensure a smooth transition to the new system, please be aware of the following two activities. Registering an Industry Canada Profile As a first-time user of the new e-service, the system will request that you set up an […]

1. First look for obvious signs – a strange picture on the package, strange languages for your locale, strange colors, or strange typeface. 2. If the illegitimate product is more sophisticated, however, it can be hard to tell from looking. The next best way is to consider the price paid. If the price was atypically […]

1. First look for obvious signs – a strange picture on the package, strange languages for your locale, strange colors, or strange typeface. 2. If the illegitimate product is more sophisticated, however, it can be hard to tell from looking. The next best way is to consider the price paid. If the price was atypically […]

From October 1st 2013, the pilot programs relating to The Patent Prosecution Highway (ATDB) of OPIC, implemented together with Denmark, Japan and Korea, have been extended. Pilot programs with Denmark and Korea will be replaced by the ATDB agreements for an indefinite period. The pilot program implemented with Japan will be extended for another three […]

From October 1st 2013, the pilot programs relating to The Patent Prosecution Highway (ATDB) of OPIC, implemented together with Denmark, Japan and Korea, have been extended. Pilot programs with Denmark and Korea will be replaced by the ATDB agreements for an indefinite period. The pilot program implemented with Japan will be extended for another three […]

The Modernization of the IP Community initiative aims to review and modernize the way CIPO IP agents and various combinations of agents are working together to meet the needs of the Canadian businesses and innovators. In August 2013, OPIC, the Institute for Intellectual Property of Canada (IPIC), the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI) […]

The Modernization of the IP Community initiative aims to review and modernize the way CIPO IP agents and various combinations of agents are working together to meet the needs of the Canadian businesses and innovators. In August 2013, OPIC, the Institute for Intellectual Property of Canada (IPIC), the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI) […]

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has announced the expansion of its Canadian Patents Database (CPD), in order to include images of patent documents prior to 1920. Persons conducting a priority search will benefit from access to these files. CIPO plans to share data prior to 1920 with other IP offices and to offer all […]

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has announced the expansion of its Canadian Patents Database (CPD), in order to include images of patent documents prior to 1920. Persons conducting a priority search will benefit from access to these files. CIPO plans to share data prior to 1920 with other IP offices and to offer all […]

CIPO is pleased to announce a new Global Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program starting January 6, 2014. The Global PPH agreement includes partnerships with many of CIPO’s current PPH partners with the addition of seven new IP offices: IP Australia, the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO), the Icelandic Patent Office (IPO), the Nordic Patent […]

CIPO is pleased to announce a new Global Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot program starting January 6, 2014. The Global PPH agreement includes partnerships with many of CIPO’s current PPH partners with the addition of seven new IP offices: IP Australia, the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office (HIPO), the Icelandic Patent Office (IPO), the Nordic Patent […]

A PPH pilot project between CIPO and the National Institute of Industrial Property of Portugal (INPI) will commence on October 7, 2013, for a period of two years, ending on October 6, 2015. The trial period may be extended if necessary to adequately assess the feasibility of the PPH project. The objective of the trial […]

A PPH pilot project between CIPO and the National Institute of Industrial Property of Portugal (INPI) will commence on October 7, 2013, for a period of two years, ending on October 6, 2015. The trial period may be extended if necessary to adequately assess the feasibility of the PPH project. The objective of the trial […]

In collaboration with the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) are pleased to announce roundtable discussions about the Canadian Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) on October 28 and 29. This year, representatives from the European Patent Office (EPO) and the United States Patent […]

In collaboration with the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC), the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) are pleased to announce roundtable discussions about the Canadian Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) on October 28 and 29. This year, representatives from the European Patent Office (EPO) and the United States Patent […]